Hot Max Torches VTK-MD - Manual (Page 5)

KDAR Com- 4
Installation & Setup
Tanks
The VTK-MD is designed to be used with CGA540 type tanks, these tanks can purchased or leased from your
local gas distributor. Different welding gas suppliers handle tank filling differently; some will fill the tanks
while you wait while others require a tank exchange. You will need to select the type of supplier you prefer.
Attaching Regulators and Hoses
1. Secure the tanks to an immovable object such as a
pole or a cart specifically designed to hold the
tanks.
2. Briefly open the oxygen tank valve (1) to remove
any debris that may have accumulated.
3. Wipe the oxygen regulator fitting (2) with a clean
dry cloth and tread the fitting onto the tank valve
and tighten with a wrench. Thread in the regulator
valve lever (3).
4. Very briefly open the acetylene tank valve (4) to
remove any debris that may have accumulated.
5. Wipe the acetylene regulator fitting (5) with a
clean dry cloth and thread the fitting onto the tank
valve and tighten with a wrench. Thread in the reg-
ulator valve lever (6).
6. Using compressed air; blow out the hoses prior to
using them for the first time.
7. Attach the hoses to the regulators; green to the ox-
ygen and red to the acetylene and tighten with a
wrench.
8. Attach the other end of the hose to the appropriate
fittings on the torch handle and tighten with a
wrench.
Note: The acetylene hose has left hand (reverse)
treads and is marked with notches in the fitting (7).
1
2
Oxygen
Regulator
Oxygen Tank
Valve
Acetylene
Regulator
Acetylene Tank
Valve
4
5
Hose Fittings
7
3
6